Below you will find resources for candidates, compiled by our amazing KCDCC volunteers:
- Timeline of Elections
- Which Legislative Districts (LDs) Cover Your Jurisdiction
- Endorsements Processes of Democratic LD Organizations and KCYD
- Campaign Consultants and Campaign Managers for Hire
- Campaign Treasurers for Hire
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- King County Democrats Endorsements from 2023
- To suggest an addition or edit, email [email protected]
2026 Timeline of Elections
- File with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC)
- King Conservation District Election, District 2 (kingcd.org)
- January 21: Online voting portal opens. Voting continues through Feb 11 Election Day.
- February 10: Online voting ends at 8pm.
- February 2026 Special Election (sos.wa.gov, kingcounty.gov)
- January 21: Ballots mailed and voting period begins.
- February 10: Election Day – Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8pm.
- February 20: Election certified. (kingcounty.gov)
- April 2026 Special Election (sos.wa.gov, kingcounty.gov)
- no April election this year
- 2026 Candidate Filing (sos.wa.gov)
- May 4-8: Candidate filing.
- May 11: Last day to withdraw.
- May 19: Deadline for primary Voters’ Pamphlet statement and photograph.
- May 24: Deadline to submit candidate questionnaire for KCD endorsement.
- 2026 August Primary (sos.wa.gov, kingcounty.gov)
- July 15: Ballots mailed and voting period begins.
- July 27: Online and mail registration must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person any time before 8pm on Election Day.
- August 4: Primary election. Final day to return ballots. Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8pm.
- May 19: Deadline for general election Voters’ Pamphlet statement.
- August 18: Election certified. (kingcounty.gov)
- 2026 General Election (sos.wa.gov, kingcounty.gov)
- October 14: Ballots mailed and voting period begins.
- October 25: Online and mail registration must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person any time before 8pm on Election Day.
- November 3: General election. Final day to return ballots. Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8pm.
- November 24: Election certified. (kingcounty.gov)
King County Democrats Endorsements
If your campaign is not already doing so, you should seek endorsement from the King County Democrats.
Which Legislative Districts (LDs) Cover Your Jurisdiction
Q: Which jurisdictions cross multiple LDs and which are within a single LD?
A: See table below for 2026 information. 2026 precinct boundaries may be adjusted by King County Elections before filing week. These should be 99% accurate for the year.
(To suggest an edit, email: [email protected])
| Multiple LD Jurisdictions | Single LD Jurisdictions |
|---|---|
| U.S. Congress District 1 (1, 41, 45, 48) U.S. Congress District 7 (1, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 43, 46) U.S. Congress District 8 (1, 5, 11, 12, 30, 31, 41, 45, 47, 48) U.S. Congress District 9 (5, 11, 30, 31, 33, 34, 37, 41, 43, 47, 48) King County (All) King County Council District 2 (11, 37, 43, 46) King County Council District 4 (32, 36, 43, 46) King County Council District 6 (41, 45, 48) King County Council District 8 (11, 33, 34, 37, 43) Supreme Court (All) Court of Appeals, Division 1 (All) King County Superior Court (All) Northeast District Court (1, 5, 12, 41, 45, 48) Shoreline District Court (1, 32) Southeast District Court (5, 11, 30, 31, 33, 37, 41, 47) Southwest District Court (11, 30, 31, 33, 34) West District Court (32, 34, 36, 37, 43, 46) Seattle Municipal Court (32, 34, 36, 37, 43, 46) Seattle City Council District 5 (32, 36, 46) | State House of Representatives State Senate |
(List updated May 5, 2026)
Endorsements Processes of Democratic LD Organizations and KCYD
Q: Where can I learn more about each Democratic Legislative District (LD) organization and the King County Young Democrats (KCYD) endorsements processes?
A: See the table of information and links below (compiled by volunteers).
(To suggest an edit, email [email protected])
| LD / KCYD | Interviews? (2026) | Questionnaire? (2026) | Endorses Before Filing Month (2026) | Endorsement Vote Date (2026) |
| KCYD | Yes | Required, KC Young Dems | No | |
| 1st | Optional | Required, King County Dems | No | |
| 5th | Required | Required, King County Dems | Yes, 66.66% | |
| 11th | No | Required, King County Dems | No | |
| 12th | ||||
| 30th | Required | Required, King County Dems | Yes[1], 50.01% | |
| 31st | No | Required, LD | Yes, 50.01% | |
| 32nd | Varies [2] | Required, King County Dems[3] | Yes[1], 66.66% | |
| 33rd | Required | Required, KC Dems or LD | No | |
| 34th | No | Required, King County Dems | Yes[1] | |
| 36th | Required | Required, King County Dems | No | |
| 37th | No | Required, King County Dems & LD | No | |
| 41st | Required | Required, King County Dems | No | |
| 43rd | No | Required, King County Dems | Yes, 60% | |
| 45th | Recommended | Required, King County Dems | Yes, 66.66% | |
| 46th | No | Required, King County Dems | No | |
| 47th | Required | Required, King County Dems | Yes, 66.66% | |
| 48th | No | Required, King County Dems | No |
[1] Only previously endorsed incumbents
[2] Generally required, but may be optional for previously endorsed incumbents
[3] Also requires 32nd LD Dems civility pledge
(List updated May 5, 2026)
Campaign Consultants or Campaign Managers for Hire
Q: Does King County Democrats recommend any campaign consultants or campaign managers?
A: No, King County Democrats does not recommend any specific people or businesses.
A: However, King County Democrats volunteers compiled the below list of potential campaign consultants and campaign managers who meet the following criteria: (a) Listed as a Campaign Consultant on a completed questionnaire by a 2021 candidate seeking KC Dems endorsement (as of 4/15/2021), OR (b) Listed as a Campaign Manager on multiple completed questionnaires by 2021 candidates seeking KC Dems endorsements (as of 4/15/2021), OR (c) Listed on Political Consultants of Color Coalition. (To request an edit, email [email protected].)
| Name (alpha by last name) | Email (domain hyperlinked) | Phone |
| Saghar Amini | [email protected] | |
| Mauricio Ayon | info at indelible.media | |
| Jason Bennett | jason at argo.us | 206-745-2010 |
| Christina Blocker | christina at archwaycg.com | |
| Mario Brown | mario.brown at rootspac.com | 206-496-4666 |
| Tiffany Chang | tiffany at ulstrategies.com | 303-842-9651 |
| Michael Charles | ulstrategies.com | |
| Seferiana Day | ulstrategies.com | |
| Michael Fertakis | fertakis at ulstrategies.com | 206-941-4075 |
| Crystal Fincher | fincher consulting | |
| Riall Johnson | riall at prismwashington.com | 650-520-8397 |
| Matthew Lang | [email protected] | |
| Dean Nielsen | dnielsen at cn4partners.com | 206-423-0120 |
| Mary Ann Ottinger | maryann at methownet.com | 425-466-0619 |
| Kyler Parris | kylerparris at gmail.com | 425-772-6001 |
| Carla Rogers | [email protected] | 206-432-1998 |
| Olivia Sarriugarte | olivia at ulstrategies.com | |
| Christian Sinderman | christian at nwpconsulting.com | |
| Taemin Um | taemin at winpowerstrategies.com | 425-638-9356 |
| Dorian Waller | info at archwaycg.com | 253-319-3003 |
| John Wyble | john at winpowerstrategies.com | 206-321-9890 |
| Tai Yang-Abreu | tai at prismwashington.com | 425-295-1985 |
| Jeff Zenk | jeff at chinookconsulting.com | 360-791-5900 |
(List updated Tuesday, April 25th, 2023)
Campaign Treasurers for Hire
Q: Does King County Democrats recommend any Campaign Treasurers?
A: No, King County Democrats does not recommend any specific people or businesses.
A: However, King County Democrats volunteers compiled the below list of potential Treasurers who met the following criteria: Were Listed as Treasurer on multiple completed questionnaires by 2021 candidates seeking KC Dems endorsement.
| Name (alpha by last name) | Email (domain hyperlinked) | Phone |
| Jason Bennett | jason at argo.us | 206-745-2010 |
| Andy Lo | treasurer at andy-lo.com | 206-355-8815 |
| Janet Miller | janetmiller98115 at gmail.com | 206-669-4924 |
| Josie Olsen | josie at bluewavepolitics.com | 206-682-7328 |
| Abbot Taylor | abbot at abbottaylor.com | 206-218-3108 |
(List updated Tuesday, April 27th, 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
See below for frequently asked questions about the King County Democrats (KC Dems) / King County Democratic Central Committee (KCDCC) endorsements process. If you have a question not covered below, please contact us at [email protected].
Q: Where is the questionnaire for my race?
A: At this time, candidates should submit the King County Democrats questionnaire.
Q: Do questions differ depending on the seat I am running for?
A: Yes, once you specify your type of race and jurisdiction, you will see questions based on the position you select.
Q: Does the Endorsement of the King County Democrats matter?
A: In August 2021, 96 of 104 of candidates endorsed in May or June moved forward to the general election. (Meaning that 94% of our endorsed candidates made it past the primary.) In March 2021 the winner of an 8-way race for King Conservation District was endorsed by the King County Democrats.
Q: Do I need to take a copy of my answers directly to my Legislative District?
A: Each Democratic Legislative District (LD) endorsements team has access to all submitted questionnaires on a private but shared drive hosted by King County Democrats. However, they might also appreciate you proactively providing them with a copy directly. See instructions directly below for how to save the emailed copy of your submitted responses as a PDF file.
Q: How do I get my completed questionnaire?
A: Your questionnaire responses will be emailed to the email address entered at the top of the questionnaire form. Your answers will be provided in text form, within the email itself, as they are automatically sent to you in the form of a survey response. If you need to turn your answers into a PDF, you can copy and paste the answers into a document (such as Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or Google Docs) that will allow you to save as a PDF, email, or print. or you can use your computer’s print function to save the email text as a PDF.
Having a PDF version of your answers may be useful if you are seeking an endorsement from a Legislative District organization that requests a copy of the King County Democrats questionnaire.
To save your answers as a PDF file directly from the email confirmation you receive upon your questionnaire’s completion, you can use your computer’s print function to save the email text as a PDF file.
On Windows: choose File > Print, and choose Adobe PDF as the printer in the print dialog box.
On macOS: choose File > Print, and click on the PDF button at the bottom of the dialog box.
Q: How do I request an additional copy of my questionnaire?
A: If your campaign needs to re-request a copy of your questionnaire, please contact us at [email protected].
Q: How can multiple people collaborate on a questionnaire?
A: You can see the questions in advance (PDF of questionnaire questions) and prepare answers at your own pace and submit those answers by filling out the online version of the questionnaire whenever you are ready, so long as you meet our deadlines. You can also save your work and come back to it later (within 30 days of starting the questionnaire). Be sure to save the link on the screen when you save your work for later. We highly recommend that you enter your email address as well, to have the link sent to you.
While timing is mostly up to you, we highly recommend that you complete your questionnaire and submit it to us as soon as possible, so that we can schedule an interview with you as soon as possible. There will likely be more than a thousand candidates running across the county this year, and scheduling interviews with all of them will be taxing for our team of volunteers. The best way to ensure that you are able to complete the interview process in time is to complete the questionnaire as soon as possible.
Q: Is training available for candidates?
A: Yes. Below are some organizations that provide training that may be relevant to candidates:
Above is likely an incomplete list. To suggest an addition, please email us at [email protected].
Q: Does the King County Democrats have a list of recommended campaign staff?
A: No, King County Democrats does not maintain a list of recommended or preferred staff. We have been informed of several campaign consultants and managers and campaign treasurers available for hire.
Q: Will I be invited to interview, and when?
A: You will receive an email from us within 3 days of submitting your questionnaire. This email will include the next steps that you will need to take in the endorsement process. For candidates whose race crosses multiple Legislative Districts (LDs), we will send you a Calendly link to schedule an interview with us. If your race falls within a single LD, you will need to contact that LD to follow their endorsement procedures.
Q: When is my first chance to get endorsed by the King County Democrats?
A: Nothing has been determined for candidates for offices appearing in the 2024 general election. Endorsement opportunities are likely to open at the KCDCC meeting at the end of May.
Q: Does the KC Dems Endorsements Committee recommend for “early” endorsements prior to the close of filing?
A: No. The KCDCC Endorsement Procedures requires recommendations be made after the end of the filing period. See Rule I, Section 4.
Q: What is the voting threshold for Endorsement?
A: Majority (>50%) if recommended by the KC Dems Endorsements Committee, two-thirds (>66.66%) if eligible but not recommended by the KC Dems Endorsements Committee. See Bylaws Section 8.3.6.
Q: Who votes for KC Dems endorsements?
A: The King County Democrats Central Committee Executive Board of approximately 60 people. This organization consists of the elected KCDCC officers, LD Dems Chairs, King County Young Democrats (KCYD) Chair, and up to two representatives from each LD Dems organization and KCYD. See Bylaws Section 7.2. As of April 2023, the voting members of the KCDCC Executive Board are:
| LD | Position | Name |
| 1 | Chair | Roger Burton |
| 1 | KCDCC Representative | Dominik Faunce |
| 5 | Chair | Amy Hamrick |
| 5 | KCDCC Representative | CarolLynn Harp |
| 5 | KCDCC Representative | KC Shankland |
| 11 | Chair | Jasmie Ines |
| 11 | KCDCC Representative | Holly Hill |
| 11 | KCDCC Representative | Anthony Berkley |
| 12 | Chair | Alma Chacon |
| 12 | KCDCC Representative | Linda Grez |
| 30 | Chair | |
| 30 | KCDCC Representative | Susan White |
| 30 | KCDCC Representative | Tim Burns |
| 31 | Chair | Sarah Edwards |
| 31 | KCDCC Representative | John Westland |
| 32 | Chair | Chris Roberts |
| 32 | KCDCC Representative | Carolyn Ahlgreen |
| 33 | Chair | Jackie Boschok |
| 33 | KCDCC Representative | Katrina Johnson |
| 33 | KCDCC Representative | Josh Wilmot |
| 34 | Chair | Jordan Crawley |
| 34 | KCDCC Representative | Bunny Hatcher |
| 34 | KCDCC Representative | Chris Porter |
| 36 | Chair | Tyler Crone |
| 36 | KCDCC Representative | Judi Gibbs |
| 36 | KCDCC Representative | Alex Bejaran Estevez |
| 37 | Chair | Mary Scanlon |
| 37 | KCDCC Representative | Vania Adasme |
| 37 | KCDCC Representative | Jamie Fackler |
| 41 | Chair | Ariana Sherlock |
| 41 | KCDCC Representative | Kat Pipkin |
| 41 | KCDCC Representative | Zaid Haque |
| 43 | Chair | Ryan Driscoll |
| 43 | KCDCC Representative | Charlotte Kayne-Amoureux |
| 43 | KCDCC Representative | Bryce Kolton |
| 45 | Chair | Aaron Schrader |
| 45 | KCDCC Representative | Jennifer Curtis |
| 45 | KCDCC Representative | Kellen Hoard |
| 46 | Chair | Hunter Brown |
| 46 | KCDCC Representative | Galaxy Marshall |
| 46 | KCDCC Representative | Julie Conklin |
| 47 | Chair | Aaron Schuler |
| 47 | KCDCC Representative | Hanan Amer |
| 47 | KCDCC Representative | Ian Jacobson |
| 48 | Chair | Katie Moussouris |
| 48 | KCDCC Representative | Hanna Floss |
| 48 | KCDCC Representative | Vijay Beniwal |
| KCYD | Chair | Rohana Joshi |
| KCYD | KCDCC Rep #1 | Sienna Jarrard |
| KCYD | KCDCC Rep #2 | Ry Armstrong |
| KCDCC | King County Democrats | Elected Officers |
| KCDCC | Chair | Beth Bazley |
| KCDCC | 1st Vice Chair | Joshua Vaughn |
| KCDCC | State Committee Member | Lisa Rivera |
| KCDCC | State Committee Member | Drew Estep |
| KCDCC | Vice Chair, Communications | Kristopher Katz |
| KCDCC | Vice Chair, Outreach | Andrew Ashiofu |
| KCDCC | Vice Chair, Fundraising | |
| KCDCC | KCD Secretary | Rickey Klein |
| KCDCC | KCD Treasurer | Dianna Phillips |
Q: Are there any rules to prevent conflicts of interest?
A: Yes. Everyone who participates in the KC Dems endorsements process during the interview phase has signed a Conflict of Interest policy, where they agree to disclose any cumulative donations larger than $600 over the course of the calendar year to any individual candidate, as well as volunteer time given to any individual candidate in an amount greater than 40 hours during this calendar year, any endorsements of any candidates, and any familial, financial, or personal relationships to candidates. If any of our volunteers have any of the above to disclose related to any candidate who asks to be interviewed by our KCDCC Endorsements Committee, those volunteers will be asked to excuse themselves from any processes related to that particular race.
All of our volunteers also sign a confidentiality agreement, agreeing to not share information about discussions or interview performances outside of the committee.
Q: Do other Democratic organizations endorse?
A: Yes, every Democratic Legislative District group in King County, as well as King County Young Democrats, conduct their own endorsements processes. See Legislative District Democrats organizations and King County Young Democrats.
Q: Do I need to be endorsed by other organizations to be considered by KC Dems?
A: This depends. If your jurisdiction crosses two or more Legislative Districts (LDs), you can be considered directly by KC Dems. If your jurisdiction is within a single LD, you must be endorsed by that LD Dems organization to be endorsed by KC Dems. From Bylaws Section 8.3.6: “Candidates and measures that appear on ballots in a single legislative district shall be eligible to receive the KCDCC’s endorsement only if they are endorsed by the Legislative District Organization for that legislative district.”
If you are running for a position entirely within a single LD (ex: State Senator, Duvall City Council), or supporting or opposing a ballot measure that is entirely within a single LD (ex: Mercer Island School Levy), you must be endorsed by the relevant LD Democratic organization before you can be endorsed by the King County Democrats. In this case, you will want to contact the Chair or Endorsements Chair of that legislative district organization and schedule yourself into that LD’s process.
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Updated March 25, 2025